Francisville, KY vs Independence, KY

Independence is moderately more affordable than Francisville, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Francisville scores 101 compared to 89 for Independence, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Francisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Francisville is $1,246/month compared to $1,204/month in Independence — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Independence is more affordable at $240,500 median vs $374,100.

Median household income in Francisville is $146,280 compared to $98,653 in Independence (+48.3%). While Francisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Francisville spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Independence.